Parliament Health Committee Chair Calls for Accountability After Charles Amissah Death ProbeA

The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Mark Kurt Nawaane, has called for greater accountability in the medical profession, urging health workers who feel unable to cope with the demands of the job to consider resigning following findings from an investigation into the death of Charles Amissah.
His comments came after a three-member investigative committee, chaired by Agyeman Badu Akosah, presented its report to the Health Committee, outlining alleged lapses in professional conduct in the handling of the case.
Mr Nawaane said the findings highlight the importance of individual responsibility in healthcare delivery, noting that accountability should not be limited to institutions alone but extended to practitioners involved in patient care.
He also commended the committee for what he described as improved transparency, particularly the identification of individuals linked to the incident, which he said reflects a shift toward addressing medical negligence more directly.
According to him, doctors are expected to adhere strictly to professional ethics and, where necessary, consult senior colleagues or refer cases appropriately when faced with challenges beyond their expertise.
The remarks follow growing public scrutiny of health sector practices after the death of Charles Amissah, which prompted calls for reforms in emergency care and professional standards across Ghana’s healthcare system.